Neural networks (a form of connectionist AI) can learn in different ways depending on the data and feedback available. There are four main training approaches: supervised learning, unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, and self-supervised learning. These approaches differ in how the learning signal is provided, whether through correct output labels, inherent data patterns, reward feedback, or the model’s own generated signals.

Supervised Learning

Unsupervised Learning

Reinforcement Learning

Self-Supervised Learning